In a news conference outside his Orlando office, Sims was rambling and full of references: George Zimmerman, Shellie's husband, was analogized to Clint Eastwood, and Sims also mentioned the Tower of Terror theme-park ride, the Batmobile and famed Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy.

The news conference came days after a domestic incident involving the couple, during which Shellie Zimmerman said her husband behaved threateningly and punched her father. Police are still investigating.

WESH-Channel 2 initially broadcast the news conference live but soon cut away abruptly as Sims was still speaking.

"If you were looking for any clarity on the situation that took place on Monday ... you are clearly not finding it here," anchor Jim Payne said. "This is one of the most bizarre displays I think I have ever seen."